Writing instrument

- Holland USA, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a writing instrument showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a back view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a right side view of FIG. 1, the left side view being a mirror image of the right side view;

FIG. 5 is an enlarged top view of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom perspective view of FIG. 1.

The broken lines in the drawings of FIGS. 1-6 are included for the purpose of showing portions that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

We claim the ornamental design for a writing instrument, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D692486
Type: Grant
Filed: May 11, 2012
Date of Patent: Oct 29, 2013
Assignee: Holland USA, Inc. (North Mankato, MN)
Inventors: David M. Casciotti (Amsterdam, NY), Jing Mahler (Glenville, NY)
Primary Examiner: Elizabeth Albert
Application Number: 29/420,718
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Nib, Stylus Or Grip (D19/55)